Larry Brown might be the luckiest man in the world. He'll get a nice settlement from his $50 million contract and, most important, be relieved of all responsibility to coach the 2006 Knicks. Sure, his "dream job" didn't work out, but now he can sit back and watch the big boat smash into the iceberg from the comfort of his own leather sectional.
Not so for Isiah Thomas, who at this stage of his career, has an ego that far outweighs his ability to do anything but make lewd comments to female Knick executives and sign overrated free agents. But I'm sure he'll make a great coach. Really.

Let's employ the crackpot handicapping skills to the NEW-NEW New York Knicks. 2006: a year better? After the jump, get all your Knicks odds.

Knickerbocker Oddsmaking

Odds of drafting a true point guard in first round: 4/1

Odds of drafting a European in first round: 3/1

Odds of trading picks for Allen Iverson: 6/1

Odds of signing Allan Houston to 6-year, $100 million contract to become assistant coach: 2/1